The Table of Experts panel discussion was organized by the Austin Business Journal to unpack the most pressing legislative outcomes from the 89th Texas legislative session and their impact on Central Texas businesses. Participating in the panel were Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association; Julia Parenteau, Public Policy Director for Texas REALTORS; and Stacy Schmitt, Senior Vice President of Communications & External Affairs at Opportunity Austin and Co-chair of the legislative committee for the Texas Economic Development Council. The conversation was moderated by Abby Mellott, Market President & Publisher of the Austin Business Journal, and covered a wide range of issues including housing affordability, infrastructure, workforce development and rising insurance costs. Together, the panelists offered industry-specific insights and called attention to the issues likely to drive Texas’ next wave of growth.
Read the full discussion from Austin Business Journal here.
